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PCS CONNECT Podcast

  • Season 2 | Episode 5: Ginny Collins and Michelle Money, Advanced Teaching Roles

    by on Length: 33:15

    In this insightful episode we sit down with two dedicated Pitt County Schools educators, Ginny Collins and Michelle Money, to discuss their experiences in Advanced Teaching Roles (ATR) and how it has transformed their approach to teaching and collaboration. We explore the role of Communities of Practice (CoPs) in reshaping how they work across schools and grade levels, creating more effective solutions to shared challenges. Our guests share the impact this collaborative process has had on their daily teaching practices and the positive effects on student engagement and learning outcomes, particularly in literacy.
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  • Season 2 | Episode 4: Kim Anderson, PCS Lead Social Worker

    by on Length: 35:42

    Join us for an insightful conversation with Kim Anderson, a licensed clinical social worker and lead social worker for Pitt County Schools. In this episode, we dive into the pressing issue of homelessness within the school system, exploring its profound impact on students and families. Kim shares her experiences, insights, and the vital support services available to help students facing housing instability. Don't miss this important conversation about how we can make a difference together.
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  • Season 2 | Episode 3: Dr. Steve Lassiter, PCS students

    by on Length: 30:37
    In Pitt County Schools, students are at the center of every conversation. In this episode of #pcsconnect 🎧, we’re excited to hear from three remarkable student leaders: Michael Raye, a senior from Innovation Early College High School; Hailey Mickey, a 10th grader at South Central High School; and Kenneth Villeda, a dedicated student from Wellcome Middle School.
     
    Join us as we dive into meaningful discussions about school safety, what makes Pitt County Schools a desirable place to learn, their aspirations for the future, and the vital relationships they build with their teachers. This is the third installment in our series, and it promises to inspire and enlighten.
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  • 9 Thematic Schools including schools of the Arts, Global Health and Wellness, STEM, Leadership and 2 Dual Language Immersion programs
  • 2000+ students receiving documented skill credentials yearly through CTE courses
  • Fact 3 38 sections of advanced courses offered to 674 middle school students in 2020-21. (Earth/Environmental Science, Math 1, World History)
  • 7 Industry Partners committed to paid student pre-apprenticeships through Tradesformers
  • 290+ sports team opportunities for middle and high school students
  • 443 Teachers in Leadership Development Programs through the Division of Excellence and Equity in Leadership
  • 18 School Psychologists, 26 School Resource Officers, 21 Social Workers, and 18 School Nurses cover 38 PCS schools
  • 100+ businesses participating in Grow Local, connecting students to community and career options
  • 3 High Level Extension Programs for students such as the Health Sciences Academy, Pitt Technical Academy, and Pharma K-12
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